Following the worldwide discussions on digital home care strategies in 2006, focusing on the automation, remote management, and self-care of home networks, the time is right to take the next step — a step in the direction of the broader digital home concept.

During this session, not only will we talk about trends and technologies to facilitate home network management, but also, we will discuss the evolution of the home networking environment in general, including the positioning and evolution of the residential gateway and set-top boxes.

Another topic that will be touched upon — in the framework of home networking and the related device convergence — is how to bring 3G in the home via mobile base stations, with an eventual integration in the residential gateway — in short, a visionary session on a concrete market opportunity.

Susan White Director, Solutions Marketing, Access Division Alcatel-Lucent

Ms. White is responsible for opportunity assessment, solution definition, and strategic marketing for end-to-end Alcatel-Lucent solutions involving the access portfolio. She joined Lucent in the United Kingdom in 1991 and was responsible for the development of ATM, optical, and broadband solutions in the United Kingdom market before moving to Lucent in New Jersey, United States, in 1996. There she was involved in a number of projects, including strategic planning and solution development for IP VPNs, VoIP networks, and broadband access, involving several new Lucent acquisitions.

John Carvalho Head of Core Network Innovation Telefonica O2 Europe

Mr. Carvalho has more than 13 years of experience in GSM/UMTS networks, encompassing all facets of network engineering from product and system design to network operations. He has responsibility for the evolution of O2's core network and the support of services and architecture toward the goal of an IP network. Mr. Carvalho's role includes service integration into the operational network and responsibility for future IP programs such as IMS and fixed-mobile convergence. Prior to joining O2 in May 2003, he spent seven years with Cingular Wireless.

Jaime Fink Vice President, Technology and Strategy 2Wire

Mr. Fink leads product and technology strategy for 2Wire's gateway, management systems, and media product units, overseeing the strategic development of managed IP-based products and services for the digital home. While overseeing the deployment of more than eight million managed residential gateways to date, he has also served as a leading industry visionary, defining the role of the residential gateway in end-to-end IPTV and VoIP architectures.

David Hassman Principal RCBG

Mr. Hassman leads strategic engagements with various investors and global 1000 telecom, media and technology companies. Prior to RCBG, he held executive positions with communication firms, including Motorola, Level 3 Communications, and Airvana. Mr. Hassman has structured relationships with Cisco, Motorola, Nortel, and QUALCOMM and worked closely with global service providers. He holds an M.B.A. from Harvard University and a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Javier Lucendo Digital Home Technical Manager, Services Development Telefónica Spain

Mr. Lucendo is responsible for technical definition, selection, and validation of access devices, home connectivity, and STBs. He is also involved in coordination activities within Telefónica Group regarding digital home and remote management policies. Previously, Mr. Lucendo spent several years as a technical consultant in several domains, including IP networking, DSL technologies, IPTV, and service platforms. He joined Telefónica in 1999 after collaborating on several university research projects.

Robin Mersh Chief Operating Officer DSL Forum

Mr. Mersh has been in his current position since July 2006. With more than 14 years of telecommunications experience, he started in sales and sales management for Cable & Wireless and moved on to work at BT before moving to the United States in 1999. Most recently, Mr. Mersh worked in business development and alliance management for various OSS software companies in the United States. Working in network and service provisioning and activation for companies such as Astracon, TTI Telecom, and Evolving Systems, he negotiated and managed several large OEM agreements.

David Stevenson Vice President, Access Alcatel-Lucent

Mr. Stevenson leads the wireline access network management and home networking product group responsible for the element management systems, premium applications, and modem/gateways business worldwide. Previously he led the AMS product group responsible for Alcatel's access network management system, supporting more than 45 million lines of DSL and DLC deployed in North America. During 2004 and 2005, Mr. Stevenson played a key role as leader of the architecture team responsible for the end-to-end network design for SBC's (AT&T) Project Lightspeed rollout of IPTV to more than 18 million households.

Nick Wilcox Director, Broadband Services BT

Mr. Wilcox has been involved in the delivery of Internet projects in various roles since the 1980s and accidentally became acclaimed as an "expert" in disaster recovery following an unfortunate mishap with a mainframe computer. Since 2001, Mr. Wilcox has worked for BT, providing technical consultancy to help deliver broadband services to the United Kingdom. Recent projects have included the introduction of remote device management capabilities and the integration of all the technologies that enable the support of the customer in the digital home.